MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Women Build Home Dedication
Habitat Meadows Subdivision
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 10:30am

View photos of the 2008 Women Build at www.TNWomensJournal.com

Habitat for Humanity Mrs. Jenicia Hayes and her family as the Partner Family for the 2008 Women Build.  Jenicia works at West Tennessee OB/Gyn Services, an obstetrics, gynecology and midwifery practice here in Jackson that is part of West Tennessee Healthcare.  Her family suffered the loss of their previous home to fire early in 2007 and she is excited to be part of this groundbreaking event for our community.  Jenicia is pictured above, along with the members of the 2008 Women Build Planning Committee.  

Jenicia will be responsible for completing 500 "sweat equity" hours, including hands-on build time and education/classroom time related to the project.  She and her family will purhcase the new home, as do other Habitat Partner Families, through a zero percent interest loan over the course of a 30 year loan period.  Proceeds from the mortgage go back to Habitat to assist additional families through future homebuilding projects.  

Women Build future homeowner, Jenicia Haynes, at the Women Build Kick-off event at Lowe's North on Saturday, November 10th.  Photo from the Jackson Sun.

Click to read the article about the Kick-off Event
of Saturday, November 10, 2007 in the Jackson Sun

More to come.  Contact Habitat for more information on to join the team for this unique opportunity and life-changing experience.

2008 Women Build project adds Key Partners

Habitat for Humanity welcomes the Women's Journal , Lowe's North and Lowe's South as key partners for our Spring 2008 Women Build.  Learn more about our first-ever Women Build on our Women Build page.  More to come.  Contact Habitat for more information on to join the team for this unique opportunity and life-changing experience.

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Owens Corning Supports Habitat with $500 Contribution

Owens Corning has been a supporter of Habitat for Humanity for over 10 years!  Owens Corning has worked through various efforts to support the community of Jackson, as well.  "Team Jackson" presented a $500 check to the Habitat for Humanity recently to further its mission of ending poverty housing in our community.  

Owens Corning has been operating in Jackson since January 1994.  The firm is a leading manufacturer of building materials. The Jackson facility is a designated plant for wet chopped fiberglass that is used in shingles and gypsum drywall. The plant has approximately 210 employees that work a continuous operation of 365 days a year. Owens Corning is dedicated to providing the highest quality home building products on the market. Jackson-Madison County Habitat for Humanity is proud to work in partnership with Owens Corning of Jackson, Tennessee.

Photo from the Contribution Ceremony at Owens Corning in Jackson, TNThank You, Team Jackson!

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PHOTO: Terri Kozlowitz (left), presenting a token of appreciation to Mike McGregor for his two years of service as president of the JMCHFH board of directors.  Mike is a long time supporter of the mission of Habitat and has served in many volunteer leadership roles over the years.  Mike is executive vice president and chief financial officer with First South Bank,here in Jackson.

Thank you, Mike!
At the JMCHFH board meeting, held at the new ReStore in late June, Mike McGregor, of First South Bank, was honored for his two years of service as president of Jackson-Madison County Habitat for Humanity.  Mike served as president from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2007 and prior to that served as vice president and secretary.  Mike remains on the board and has accepted the new position of "Past President" and secretary for the program year July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.  Kevin Barron, of West Tennessee Healthcare, succeeds Mike as president for the current year.  Learn more about volunteer leadership opportunities with Jackson-Madison County Habitat for Humanity by contacting Terri Kozlowitz at terri@jacksonhabitat.com.

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PHOTO: An image from the Spring 2006 Leadership Jackson/Delta Faucet build.
What's Next?
This year, 2007-08, we anticipate yet another wonderful year of service to our community.  As we are now in the planning stages for the next building season, we ask you to please contact our office at 731-427-7967 should you wish to volunteer or contribute to our ministry.  We currently anticipate again participating in the Habitat for Humanity nationwide Builders' Blitz Program, to build a home in a single week.  We also anticipate participating, for the first time, in the, Women Build.  

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Events and Meetings [click on underlined titles for details] Mon Jul 21 5:30 pm — Board Meeting Mon Jul 21 5:30 pm — Board Meeting Mon Aug 18 5:30 pm — Board Meeting Mon Aug 18 5:30 pm — Board Meeting Mon Sep 15 5:30 pm — Board Meeting There are additional events in the next 30 days. Click Here to go to the calendar... "Women Build" Home Dedication Ceremony Habitat Meadows Subdivision March 17, 2008 at 10:30am Everyone is invited!!!